The only way to know your smoke alarm is functioning and ready (except for letting your turkey burn in the oven) is to test it. And tests don't just confirm that smoke detectors have power -- they ...

Daylight saving time begins on March 10, and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks forward to make sure the devices are working.

· Check smoke alarm batteries. When turning the clocks back, take a few minutes to replace the smoke alarm batteries if needed and push the test button to make sure the alarms are working.

If your smoke detector uses 10-year batteries, the whole alarm will need to be replaced when it starts chirping. This year, daylight savings time lasts from March 9 to November 2.

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CHEYENNE – Daylight saving time ends Sunday, and the American Red Cross of Wyoming encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks back to make sure the alarms are working.

SPOKANE, Wash. — Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 5, and the American Red Cross wants you to test your smoke alarm at your home before you turn your clocks back an hour. “Home ...

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 9, and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks ...

This effort urges residents to test their smoke alarms and replace batteries on Sunday, March 9, 2025, when they turn their clocks ahead.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — As Daylight Saving Time comes to an end, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds residents to test, inspect, and replace broken/expired smoke and carbon ...

As daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 9, the American Red Cross of Northern Nevada is urging residents to prioritize home fire safety by testing their smoke alarms and replacing ...